We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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I spent the second transfer on buying 30 pieces of iron sheets 25000 KES, paid school fees 10000 KES, bought 1 bag of maize 4000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference i have seen in my daily life is that i nolonger use paraffin to light unlike before this has helped me use the money i would use for paraffin on other things like food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy a solar lamp worth 4000 KES. Purchasing paraffin was expensive quite often we could stay in darkness. My children could not study at times for lack of money to buy kerosene. I am happy now they do not suffer any more and study in peace.I also bought them school uniforms. I bought food using the remaining amount.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. I thank God.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I want to be a shopkeeper will start up a small business
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was once a businesss person during that time I used to sustain my needs so well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Providing meals for the family is a problem to me since I don't have any business or sustainable job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At night when I go to sleep because I have to rest an think less of the responsbilities ahead.
